The Slap

A tense, emotionally charged drama that examines the fallout of a single impulsive act, revealing hidden fractures in relationships and values.

Created by

Jon Robin Baitz, Walter F. Parkes

Genres

Drama

Starring

Brian Cox, Melissa George, Lucas Hedges

Tagline

One moment will change a family forever.

Overview

Hector and his wife Aisha plan a party for family and friends, but the day doesn't turn out as they expected when Hector's hot-headed cousin Harry slaps a misbehaving child. The party ends abruptly with the child's parents threatening legal action, and a chain of events is ignited that will uncover secrets, challenge core values, and leave the party guests and hosts forever changed.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, morality, parenthood, class

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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